Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans head coach Gary Kubiak runs off the field before the game against the Vikings.

Texans head coach Gary Kubiak runs off the field before the game against the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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The Mouldy Figs play on the concourse at Mall of America Field before the game between the Texans and the Vikings.

The Mouldy Figs play on the concourse at Mall of America Field before the game between the Texans and the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Football fans are searched before a preseason game between the Texans and the Vikings.

Football fans are searched before a preseason game between the Texans and the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans tackle Duane Brown, right, warms up before a pre-season football game against the Vikings.

Texans tackle Duane Brown, right, warms up before a pre-season football game against the Vikings.

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Texans tackle Duane Brown, right, warms up before a pre-season football game against the Vikings.

Texans tackle Duane Brown, right, warms up before a pre-season football game against the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, right, signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph, right, signs autographs before a pre-season game against the Vikings.

Photo: Brett Coomer / Houston Chronicle

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Gameday Central: Texans beat Vikings 27-13

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Texans 27, Vikings 13, Final: Fans will most remember what they couldn’t see in the Texans’ preseason opener at Minnesota — thanks to KTRK’s “technical difficulties.” But other than that, the most memorable moment was the first touchdown catch for much hyped rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The former Clemson star leaped up to grab a 34-yard touchdown pass from T.J. Yates over Minnesota’s Bobby Felder. It was the offensive highlight of the game for the Texans. Former UH quarterback Case Keenum led two fourth-quarter touchdown drives — including a 2-yard TD pass to Lestar Jean. Rookie running back Ray Graham’s 5-yard TD run finished up the second Keenum-led scoring drive. Randy Bullock had two field goals, a 48-yarder in the first half and a 21-yarder in the third quarter to tie the game at 13. Blair Walsh had two field goals for the Vikings. On defense, poor tackling by rookie safety D.J. Swearinger allowed fullback Zach Line to rumble 61 yards for a short catch and run for a Minnesota score. The Texans also had two interceptions — one by Shiloh Keo (to set up the first score) and Eddie Pleasant. Matt Schaub was 5-of-5 for 34 yards on the Texans’ scoring drive — his only drive of the game.